US Bridges

Brown Road over 17 1783101027 RTE 17

Fair

Orange County, New York · 2.2 MI E JCT Rts 17+17K · Structure no. 000000001013920

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,776
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Road over 17 1783101027 RTE 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown Road over 17 1783101027 RTE 17 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,776 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,886 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBrown Road
Crosses17 1783101027 RTE 17
Location2.2 MI E JCT Rts 17+17K
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.51963, -74.41454
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,776 (2020)
Projected traffic3,886 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown Road over 17 1783101027 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown Road over 17 1783101027 RTE 17 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Brown Road over 17 1783101027 RTE 17 carry?

About 2,776 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brown Road over 17 1783101027 RTE 17?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Road over 17 1783101027 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.